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An avocado a week may lower heart disease risk

People who eat two or more servings of avocado each week may lower their risk of cardiovascular disease compared to…

There are 5 easy steps to tame COVID-19, says Fauci

Just five steps are enough to gain control of the nation’s COVID-19 outbreak and head off a return to the…

Viva la coffee shop: Why we need to meet up in them, now!

May I recommend … hangin’ out in coffee shops Coffee shops may not save the world, but with every frothy…

Former leader of anti-vaccine group founded by RFK Jr. to present at first meeting of new CDC vaccine advisers

Vaccines Disability issues Federal agencies Children’s health See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Link Copied! Follow A former leader…

Exploring history of maternal effects on offspring

Beliefs about which specific maternal behaviors or experiences have lasting effects on gestating offspring have shifted widely over time. In…

A diversity lag in U.S. medicine includes stalled progress for Black men

As female representation rose dramatically in U.S. medical schools, the number of Black men in academic medicine stagnated or decreased,…

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Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say

Summary Over 20% of plush toys were purchased by adults in 2024, with increased interest since the pandemic, sales data…

Why the US kept Daylight Saving Time

It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” one hour and gain one hour of sleep. On the first Sunday…

Horrific nightmares may signal initial onset of these chronic diseases, study says

The nightmares are intense and often horrifying, sometimes lasting well into the day. “There’s a serial killer after me and…

Prevent low back pain with this simple lifestyle change

Low back pain affects at least 619 million people worldwide, and that number is expected to increase to 843 million…

1 in 4 parents say their young child has bedtime anxiety, new poll finds

When her daughter was 6 years old, Kelceymarie Warner began to notice her child’s hesitation before bedtime. “Her body would…

Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep

Summary Cognitive shuffling, a technique developed by cognitive scientist Dr. Luc Beaudoin, helps quiet racing thoughts for better sleep. The…

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Sometimes as a parent, you just have to be tough and put your phone down

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Just 1,000 more steps a day could reduce your risk of depression, study suggests

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is...

Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?

Summary Heated workouts may enhance flexibility by increasing blood flow and warming muscle tissue, according...

Walking faster may reduce your risk of abnormal heart rhythms, study finds

You may be able to lower your risk for developing heart rhythm abnormalities by speeding...